Release of lower leg tendon cost at US hospitals
Release of lower leg tendon · CPT 27680
$225.45
lowest cash price
$3,839.54
national median
$38,199.75
highest cash price
112
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $225.45–$38,199.75 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($3,743.15) → Sep 1, 2026 ($3,839.54)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Arizona | 17 | $681.16 | $681.16 | $681.16 |
| California | 82 | $225.45 | $9,564.80 | $9,564.80 |
| Colorado | 15 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Florida | 63 | $1,528.80 | $1,528.80 | $1,528.80 |
| Georgia | 23 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 | $6,653.00 |
| Hawaii | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Illinois | 30 | $840.00 | $1,052.80 | $4,107.60 |
| Indiana | 25 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Iowa | 14 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.80 | $1,052.80 |
| Kansas | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Kentucky | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Louisiana | 6 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Maine | 7 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Michigan | 25 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 | $4,499.12 |
| Minnesota | 10 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Mississippi | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Missouri | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Montana | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nebraska | 8 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Nevada | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Hampshire | 1 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New Jersey | 21 | $3,545.97 | $3,986.00 | $6,839.00 |
| New Mexico | 3 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| New York | 16 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 | $3,839.54 |
| North Carolina | 14 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| North Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Ohio | 42 | $1,528.80 | $1,528.80 | $37,185.30 |
| Oklahoma | 9 | $12,261.70 | $12,261.70 | $12,261.70 |
| Oregon | 10 | $651.36 | $651.36 | $902.34 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $662.92 | $662.92 | $662.92 |
| South Carolina | 9 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| South Dakota | 2 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Tennessee | 16 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
| Texas | 100 | $3,375.58 | $3,375.58 | $3,375.58 |
| Virginia | 12 | $38,199.75 | $38,199.75 | $38,199.75 |
| Washington | 29 | $4,349.28 | $4,349.28 | $4,349.28 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $1,005.29 | $6,274.67 | $7,030.00 |
| Wisconsin | 19 | not published by hospital | not published by hospital | not published by hospital |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Tracy Hospital | Tracy, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington, MN | not published | $2,385.62 – $3,343.47 |
| Sanford Bemidji Medical Center | Bemidji, MN | not published | $2,335.16 – $3,343.47 |
| Covenant Children's Hospital | Lubbock, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $11,141.85 |
| Redwood Memorial Hospital | Fortuna, CA | not published | $8,222.00 – $36,398.00 |
| Healdsburg Hospital | Healdsburg, CA | not published | $3,572.00 – $5,330.31 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis | Richmond Heights, MO | not published | $456.55 – $3,886.00 |
| Chandler Regional Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $411.30 – $421.59 |
| Arizona General Hospital Mesa | Mesa, AZ | not published | $447.74 – $3,561.92 |
| St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton | Stockton, CA | not published | $252.91 – $4,603.45 |
| Sanford Luverne Medical Center | Luverne, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Wheaton | Wheaton, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Swedish Issaquah | Issaquah, WA | not published | $3,799.57 – $13,331.38 |
| Providence St Joseph Hospital Eureka | Eureka, CA | not published | $4,208.34 – $17,611.00 |
| Queen of The Valley Medical Center | Napa, CA | not published | $4,645.79 – $17,909.00 |
| SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon | Mount Vernon, IL | not published | $3,506.34 – $3,681.65 |
| SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles | Saint Charles, MO | not published | $456.55 – $3,886.00 |
| Adventhealth Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte, FL | not published | $3,416.88 – $6,239.22 |
| St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center | Stockton, CA | not published | $4,333.24 – $4,333.24 |
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $252.91 – $4,122.60 |
| Rose de Lima Hospital | Henderson, NV | not published | $408.01 – $3,657.60 |
| Sanford Bagley Medical Center | Bagley, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Westbrook Hospital | Westbrook, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Sanford Canby Medical Center | Canby, MN | not published | $3,406.84 – $3,406.84 |
| Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange | La Grange, IL | not published | $658.00 – $5,680.26 |
| Mercy Hospitals – Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | not published | $252.91 – $4,122.60 |
| French Hospital | San Luis Obispo, CA | not published | $252.91 – $4,122.60 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $447.74 – $3,561.92 |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown | Nashville, TN | not published | $1,468.50 – $1,752.88 |
| Atrium Health Anson | Wadesboro, NC | not published | $318.56 – $409.89 |
| Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, LLC | Glendale, WI | not published | $1,104.00 – $16,897.00 |
| Covenant Hospital Plainview | Plainview, TX | not published | $2,300.00 – $6,826.20 |
| Providence Little Company of Mary Med Center Torrance | Torrance, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,815.00 |
| Southeastern Medical Center | Cambridge, OH | not published | $3,095.56 – $3,219.39 |
| Grant Medical Center | Columbus, OH | not published | $3,154.93 – $15,689.00 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | Dallas, TX | not published | $1,088.27 – $8,018.48 |
| UnityPoint Health - Meriter Hospital | Madison, WI | not published | $392.78 – $1,311.89 |
| Berger Hospital | Circleville, OH | not published | $1,061.81 – $10,169.00 |
| Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus | Loveland, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital | Downers Grove, IL | not published | $4,904.26 – $17,439.00 |
| Providence St Luke's Rehabilitation Medical Center | Spokane, WA | not published | $3,646.14 – $4,010.75 |
| Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus (Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee, Inc.) | Milwaukee, WI | not published | $673.35 – $1,676.82 |
| Banner Fort Collins Medical Center | Fort Collins, CO | not published | $12,545.00 – $22,491.00 |
| Banner Ocotillo Medical Center | Chandler, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Banner Gateway Medical Center | Gilbert, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Center San Pedro | San Pedro, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,805.00 |
| SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison, WI | not published | $2,383.65 – $9,052.00 |
| Providence Holy Cross Medical Center | Mission Hills, CA | not published | $1,747.00 – $7,629.00 |
| Banner Estrella Medical Center | Phoenix, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa, AZ | not published | $2,052.04 – $3,741.03 |